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KB05 LJU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,982 mi
Last recorded145,982 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,982 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 145,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,979 miles

Centre Rear general corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 137,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear general corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,586 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 118,171 miles

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,384 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,384 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,162 miles

Airbag light on.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight play in both inner track rod joints.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 85,162 miles

Airbag light on.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Slight play in both inner track rod joints.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 74,766 miles

Airbag light on.

Front brake discs corroded and slightly worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,766 miles

Airbag light on.

Front brake discs corroded and slightly worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,954 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 51,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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KB05 LJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB05 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KB05 LJU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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